Japheth had 93 pens more than Ian at first. After Japheth had given away 156 of his pens to Justin, Ian had four times as many pens as Japheth. Find the number of pens Japheth had at first.
| |
Japheth |
Ian |
Comparing between
Japheth and Ian |
93 more |
|
| Before |
1 u + 156 |
4 u |
| Change |
- 156 |
|
| After |
1 u |
4 u |
Japheth had 93 pens more than Ian at first.
If 93 more marbles is given to Ian at first, both will have the same number of marbles.
4 u + 93 = 1 u + 156
4 u - 1 u = 156 - 93
3 u = 63
1 u = 63 ÷ 3 = 21
Number of pens that Japheth has at first
= 1 u + 156
= 21 + 156
= 177
Answer(s): 177
